Palos Park public meetings in 2024

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for December 23, 2024, has been cancelled due to the holiday. No business was conducted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered.

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for December 19, 2024, has been canceled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting for December 17, 2024, has been canceled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The regularly scheduled Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee meeting for December 16, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to report.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for December 11, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items for this date.

Village Council

The council will decide on Ordinance 2024-19, which sets the village's property tax levy for FY2024-2025 at $2,404,522. Consent items include approving a $7,500 membership dues payment to the Southwest Conference of Mayors and warrant lists totaling over $2 million. Under information and updates, the council will consider partial payments for road construction projects and a professional services agreement for building plan review.

• Ordinance 2024-19: Tax Levy for 2024 at $2,404,522
• Partial Payment Disbursement No. 2 to Steve Spiess Construction for $664,309.73
• Pay Estimate No. 4 to Lindahl Brothers for 2024 Roadway Project for $270,705.81
• Resolution 2024-R-11: Professional Services Agreement with H.R. Green for building plan review and inspection
• Approval of Warrant List ($1,234,443.34) and Supplemental Warrant List ($800,370.97)

The Palos Park Village Council approved the 2024 property tax levy ordinance totaling $2,404,522, which includes the Village's portion of $1,813,946 and the Library's share of $590,576, a $114,283 increase from last year. The council also approved several payments and contracts, including a $664,309.73 payment to Steve Spiess Construction for a water main project and a $270,705.81 payment to Lindahl Brothers for the 2024 roadway project. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Polk absent.

• Approved 2024 property tax levy ordinance of $2,404,522 (4-0)
• Approved $664,309.73 payment to Steve Spiess Construction for water main project (4-0)
• Approved $270,705.81 pay estimate to Lindahl Brothers for 2024 roadway project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-R-11 for H.R. Green building plan review services (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $7,500 Southwest Conference of Mayors dues and $1,234,443.34 warrant list (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 25, 2024 meeting (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on Ordinance 2024-18, which increases the authorized number of Class A liquor licenses by one for Stoney Point Grill at 12900 South LaGrange Road. Council will also discuss implementing a local grocery tax. Consent items include a temporary liquor license for Durbin's Pizza for the Dec. 5 Tree Lighting event and payment of invoices totaling $86,151.23. A partial payment of $219,327.89 to Steve Spiess Construction for public works is also on the agenda.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2024-18 to increase Class A liquor licenses for Stoney Point Grill (12900 South LaGrange Rd.)
• Discussion of implementing a Local Grocery Tax
• Approval of temporary liquor license for Durbin's Pizza for Tree Lighting and Holiday Party (Dec. 5, 5-7:30 p.m.)
• Approval of payment warrants totaling $86,151.23
• Partial payment disbursement No. 1 to Steve Spiess Construction in the amount of $219,327.89

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for November 21, 2024, has been canceled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approving the property tax levy, hear a product architecture and design presentation, and review the monthly financial report. The board will also discuss holiday bonus pay and set future meeting dates. Action items include adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, payment of bills, and the levy.

• Levy discussion and potential action
• Industrial Appraisal Update
• Monitors for Computers discussion
• Approve Payment of Bills from October 17 to November 20, 2024
• Holiday Bonus Pay discussion and action

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled November 19, 2024 meeting of the Village of Palos Park Historic Preservation Commission has been canceled with no agenda items.

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The committee will review and approve October meeting minutes, then discuss upcoming events including the Tree Lighting Event with Secret Santa Shoppe assignments and Breakfast with Santa. They will revisit evaluation of current welcoming strategies and explore techniques used by La Grange Neighbors & Newcomers and Geneva-St. Charles groups. Subcommittee assignments are also on the agenda.

• Tree Lighting Event planning with Secret Santa Shoppe assignments and ornaments
• Breakfast with Santa event
• Exploration of La Grange Neighbors & Newcomers welcoming techniques
• Exploration of Geneva-St. Charles welcoming techniques
• Subcommittee assignments

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for November 13, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several financial and administrative matters. Key items include approval of bills, investment reports, and a cash management policy. The board will also consider applications for membership and contribution refunds, as well as board officer elections and legal service proposals.

• Discussion/possible action on legal service proposals (Old Business)
• Review/approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request (New Business)
• Consideration of cash management policy with repeat monthly withdrawal instructions for 2025
• Application for membership by Cohen Piechocinski and contribution refund for Ryan Franczak
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on Ordinance 2024-17 to sunset and repeal the Palos Fine Arts Committee. They will also approve a new telecom service contract and discuss the potential implementation of a local grocery tax. Other items include a proclamation for a resident's 100th birthday and a painting proposal for the pumping station.

• Ordinance 2024-17 to sunset and repeal the Palos Fine Arts Committee
• Approval of a $250/month telecom service contract with Peerless Network for 36 months
• Payment of invoices totaling $297,651.41 and supplemental warrants of $493,883.66
• Proposal from Jondec Painting not to exceed $7,700 for pumping station painting
• Discussion regarding implementing a local grocery tax

Village Council

The Village Council will meet to consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of invoices totaling $316,622.85 and a proclamation recognizing the village's 110th incorporation anniversary. Under new business, the council will vote on waiving competitive bidding to authorize a $26,770.84 force main replacement on Ramsgate and approve a $198,226.97 pay estimate for the 2024 paving project, along with a contract increase to $1,151,136.36 for the same roadway project.

• Proclamation celebrating the 110th anniversary of village incorporation (October 31, 1914–2024)
• Approval of Warrant List invoices for $316,622.85
• Waive formal bidding and approve Airy's proposal for $26,770.84 to replace 160 linear feet of the Ramsgate Force Main
• Approve Pay Estimate No. 3 to Lindahl Brothers, Inc. for $198,226.97 for the 2024 Paving Project
• Increase Lindahl Brothers contract for the 2024 Roadway Project to $1,151,136.36

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review recent events and plan upcoming activities. The body will discuss the Autumn In The Park recap and a Pop-Up Shop. Members will also evaluate current strategies and subcommittee progress.

• Halloween Party on October 25
• Tree Lighting/Holiday Market on December 5
• Secret Santa Shoppe
• Autumn In The Park recap
• Pop-Up Shop update

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to handle routine pension fund business, including approving bills, reviewing investment reports, and discussing cash management policy. The board will also consider a new membership application, board officer elections, and legal service proposals. Key actions include reviewing the actuarial valuation and tax levy request for 2025.

• Discussion and possible action on cash management policy and 2025 monthly withdrawal instructions
• Application for membership from Cohen Piechocinski
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Discussion and possible action on legal service proposals and engagement letter with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Review and approval of actuarial valuation and tax levy request

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for October 17, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items.

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board will consider approving August 2024 minutes, monthly financial statements, and bill payments. They will discuss and potentially act on a Windows 11 PC replacement proposal and discuss a space study. New business includes discussion of staff evaluations/salaries and a T-Mobile contract for Silverspots.

• Approval of monthly financial statements for August and September 2024
• Payment of bills from August 22 to October 16, 2024
• Windows 11 PC Replacement and Computer Replacement Proposal (discussion/action)
• Space Study (discussion)
• Staff Evaluations and Salaries (discussion)

Recreation Board

The Palos Park Recreational Advisory Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve the winter program guide, review summer and fall programming, and hear updates on the Recreation Center and Village Green projects. The commission will also receive a presentation on a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Fitness Court. The ACTIVE Net agreement was already approved by the village council in September and will be noted as an announcement.

• Winter program guide presentation and approval
• ACTIVE Net agreement update (passed by council on Sept. 9)
• Recreation Center and Village Green project updates
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Fitness Court presentation
• Upcoming events: Spooky Shuffle (Oct. 20), Halloween Party (Oct. 25), Fall Fishing Derby (Nov. 9), Tree Lighting Holiday Party (Dec. 5), Breakfast with Santa (Dec. 14)

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting for October 15, 2024, has been canceled. There are no agenda items to consider.

Village Council

The Village Council will review an ordinance to increase general water rates and minimum monthly charges. The body is also considering several project payments and liquor license updates.

• Water rate increase to $13.85 per 1,000 gallons and $48.05 minimum monthly charge
• 2024 Roadway Project payment to Lindahl Brothers for $484,756.73
• 90th Avenue Improvement Project final payment to Lindahl Brothers for $61,457.70
• Agreement with Cook County Department of Public Health for restaurant inspections at $100 per inspection
• Removal of Class A liquor license for Great Lakes Beer and Bourbon at 12900 S. LaGrange Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The October 9, 2024, regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting in Palos Park has been cancelled with no agenda items to discuss.

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for September 23, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2024.

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for September 19, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items.

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024 has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

Library Board

The board will take action on August minutes, the monthly financial statement, bill payments, and a Windows 11 PC replacement proposal. Discussions include a space study and staff evaluations and salaries.

• Action on minutes of August 21, 2024 meeting
• Action on monthly financial statement for August 2024
• Action on payment of bills from August 22 to September 17, 2024
• Discussion and action on Windows 11 PC Replacement and Computer Replacement Proposal
• Discussion on staff evaluations and salaries

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting for September 17, 2024, has been canceled with no agenda items.

• Meeting canceled; no items to consider

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee will review August meeting minutes, discuss unfinished business including planning for Autumn In The Park (schedule, volunteers, duties, items), and prepare for upcoming community events: a Halloween Party on October 25 and a Tree Lighting/Holiday Market on December 5. The meeting also includes welcoming new businesses and staff updates.

• Autumn In The Park planning: schedule, volunteers, duties, and items needed
• Welcome new businesses
• Halloween Party on Friday, October 25
• Tree Lighting/Holiday Market on Thursday, December 5

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee approved the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. They finalized plans for Autumn In The Park, including a volunteer schedule and item pickup, and discussed welcoming three new businesses. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized Autumn In The Park volunteer schedule and duties
• Assigned item pickup for Autumn In The Park booth
• Discussed ribbon-cutting ceremonies for three new businesses

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for September 11, 2024, has been cancelled with no agenda items.

• Meeting cancelled; no items to consider

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will consider approving consent agenda items including invoices and payroll warrants totaling over $831,000. They will also vote on pay estimates for road projects and an updated recreation registration system agreement.

• Approve payment of invoices on Warrant List for $347,443.46
• Approve supplemental warrant list for $484,243.87
• Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 for 2024 Roadway Project to Lindahl Brothers for $195,671.07
• Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 for 90th Avenue Improvement Project to Lindahl Brothers for $41,334.48
• Approve updated agreement with ACTIVNet for recreation registration system at $4,900 annual fee with 3.55% credit card processing fee

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will meet on August 26, 2024. Among actions, they will consider waiving formal bidding to approve a $27,000 fall tree planting program with iTrees. They will also vote on a consent agenda including a $143,659.86 warrant list and a special event liquor license. Additional items include a copier refresh contract at $2,128 per month and an internship agreement with Northern Illinois University.

• Waive formal bidding and approve up to $27,000 for fall tree planting program using iTrees
• Approve payment of invoices on warrant list totaling $143,659.86
• Ratify temporary special event liquor license for Durbin’s Pizza for rescheduled Concert on the Green
• Approve Proven IT copier refresh and managed print services at $2,128 per month
• Approve student internship/externship agreement with Northern Illinois University

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board will consider approving June and July financial reports and paying bills, discuss a partnership policy and strategic plan, review a space study, and take action on a proposal to replace PCs with Windows 11. The Board will also set a date for CPR/AED training.

• Windows 11 PC Replacement Proposal (discussion and action)
• Partnership Policy and Strategic Plan (discussion and action)
• Monthly Financial Statement for June and July 2024 (action)
• Payment of Bills from June 20 to August 21, 2024 (action)
• Date for CPR/AED Training (discussion and action)

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting for August 20, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items.

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for August 15, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items.

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred. The next scheduled meeting is September 19, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted
• Next meeting: September 19, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for August 14, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee will review June meeting minutes and discuss volunteer coordination for upcoming village events, including the August 15 Summer Concert on the Green and Autumn In The Park. New business includes planning for the December 'Move with the Mayor' tree-lighting dance party and a Secret Santa setup.

• Review of June 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Sign-up sheet and volunteer duties for Autumn In The Park
• Ambassadors attending Concert on the Green on 8/15/24
• Discussion of sponsorship form and welcoming new businesses
• Move with the Mayor December event ideas (tree lighting dance party)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider approving Ordinance 2024-14 for the Malik Ali Subdivision at 117 and 119 Forest Edge Drive. The consent agenda includes a temporary liquor license for Durbin's Pizza, purchase of a speed radar trailer for $9,675.79, and payment of warrants totaling $702,073.41. New business includes a franchise agreement with WasteNot Inc. for a food scrap compost collection program and acceptance of cellular site retention criteria from AT&T/MD7.

• Ordinance 2024-14 approving Malik Ali Subdivision at 117 and 119 Forest Edge Drive
• Franchise Agreement with WasteNot Inc. for subscription-based food scrap compost collection
• Purchase of Stalker Speed Radar Trailer replacement at $9,675.79 from All Traffic Solutions
• Temporary liquor license for Durbin's Pizza for Concert on the Green on August 15, 2024
• Acceptance of criteria for cellular site retention from AT&T/MD7

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on a resolution to withdraw from the Southwest Major Crimes Task Force and consider approving a $44,882.80 body-worn camera program through Axon. Consent agenda items include a $6,219.38 website redesign contract with CivicPlus, an ordinance adding collection fees to the village code, and a raffle license for a church fundraiser. The mayor will also preview the State of the Village address.

• Resolution 2024-R-09 to terminate Palos Park's participation in the Southwest Major Crimes Task Force
• Ordinance 2024-13 amending village code to add collection fees and costs
• Purchase and implementation of Axon body-worn camera program for FY 2024-2025 at $44,882.80
• Annual renewal contract with CivicPlus for website hosting, support and redesign at $6,219.38
• Ratification of raffle license and bond waiver for Our Lady of Peace fundraiser on August 2, 2024

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to resubdivide a 2.666-acre consolidated lot at 117 and 119 Forest Edge Drive back into two lots (each over 1 acre). The commission may also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Public hearing on PC Case 2024-02: preliminary and final plat for a 2-lot subdivision at 117 and 119 Forest Edge Drive

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, August 15, 2024. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees meeting originally scheduled for July 19, 2024 has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled to August 21, 2024. No other business is noted on this agenda.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled to August 21, 2024

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting for July 16, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items.

Recreation Board

The Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss the FY25 Recreation and Parks Department operating budget and an ActiveNET agreement. The agenda also includes updates on summer programming, special events, the 55+ club, and park projects such as the Village Green courts opening.

• FY25 Recreation and Parks Department Operating Budget presentation
• ActiveNET Agreement discussion
• Summer Programming Update and Spring/Summer Special Event Recap
• Fall Recreation Guide presentation
• Discussion of Holiday Party & Tree Lighting and Breakfast With Santa

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and investment updates. They will discuss and possibly act on a cash management policy and legal service proposals. The board will also elect officers and fill a vacant appointed member position.

• Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy
• Discussion/Possible Action – Legal Service Proposals
• Board Officer Elections – President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary
• Appointed Member Position – Vacant
• BMO Bank Signature Cards and Resolution Update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals on July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items listed for this session.

Village Council

The Council will review a resolution to use $103,075.00 for street maintenance through April 2025. The meeting also includes approving a temporary liquor license for Hot Dog Day and reviewing various department reports.

• Resolution 2024-R-13 to appropriate $103,075.00 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for street maintenance
• Temporary liquor license for Durbin’s Pizza for the July 18 Hot Dog Day event
• Approval of invoices totaling $125,123.56
• Approval of supplemental warrant list and payroll totaling $408,802.30

Village Council

The Council will review awards for major roadway and street improvement projects. The agenda also includes the sale of two village vehicles and approval of employee health care renewals.

• Award 2024 Roadway Improvement Project to Lindahl Brothers for $1,102,358.50
• Award 90th Avenue/Spring Drive Improvements Project to Lindahl Brothers for $139,771.50
• Ordinance to sell a 2013 Ford Explorer and a 2015 Ford Explorer at auction
• Approval of Public Works garage heating and cooling replacement for $11,785.27
• Payment of invoices totaling $138,710.91

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for June 20, 2024, has been canceled. There are no agenda items listed for this meeting.

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will vote on insurance policy renewals and the payment of bills. Members will also discuss a quote for a space study and review the annual report due to the Illinois State Library.

• Renewal of General Liability, Umbrella, Property, Automobile, D&O, Government Crime, and Worker’s Compensation insurance
• Discussion and action on a Space Study Quote
• Approval of the IPLAR Illinois Public Library Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Discussion of Partnership Policy and Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Eaccessability Policy and Procedure

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for June 19, 2025, is canceled. There are no agenda items for this meeting.

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palos Park Historic Preservation Commission for June 18, 2024, has been canceled. There are no agenda items listed for this meeting.

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing participation in upcoming village events, including summer concerts and Hot Dog Day. The committee will also discuss sponsorship application revisions and ways to welcome new businesses.

• Approval of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Sponsorship application revisions
• Participation in Summer Concerts (June 20, July 18, and August 15)
• Autumn In The Park participation discussion
• Discussion regarding new businesses and a pop-up shop

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals on June 12, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items for this meeting.

Village Council

The Village Council will review a zoning variation for an accessory building at 8516 W. 122nd Place. The agenda also includes appointing Alison Brothen as Village Treasurer and reviewing utility maintenance proposals.

• Ordinance 2024-11: Side yard setback variation at 8516 W. 122nd Place
• Appointment of Alison Brothen as Village Treasurer
• $94,098.06 proposal to upgrade Old Creek Lift Station
• $8,600.00 proposal for water tower cleaning
• Ratification of May 27 warrant list payment of $322,353.72

Village Council

The Village of Palos Park Council meeting scheduled for Monday, May 27, 2024, has been cancelled in observance of Memorial Day. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024. This agenda contains no business items, only the cancellation notice.

• May 27, 2024 council meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 10, 2024

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for Thursday, May 16, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items to discuss or decide at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled
• No agenda items

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, June 20, 2024. This agenda contains no other business items.

• May 16, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 20, 2024

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, financial reports, and bill payments. They will also vote on renewing the ILLINET/OCLC services agreement, approving library closures for summer events, and discussing trustee and officer term reappointments.

• Approve ILLINET/OCLC Services Renewal Agreement
• Approve library closures for events: June 20, July 18, August 15, September 21
• Approve payment of bills for April 18 through May 15, 2024
• Discuss Gurp Ahlwalia trustee term reappointment
• Discuss Mary Lou Bareither and Kathy Branigan officer terms

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will vote on several items, including a $1.99 million loan for a water main extension, a special use amendment for a new 3-unit residential building at 12700 Southwest Highway, and a $22,911.18 network refresh contract. The consent agenda includes routine approvals like liquor licenses for festivals and a waste collection rate ordinance. The meeting also includes proclamations and appointments, such as a new Police Pension Board member.

• IEPA Loan Agreement of $1,993,135.34 at 1.81% for water main extension from Will Cook Road to Bell Road
• Ordinance 2024-10: special use amendment for new 3-unit residential building at 12700 Southwest Highway (The Center)
• Network Refresh Proposal from Proven IT Systems, LLC for $22,911.18
• Warrant List of $192,955.35 and Supplemental Warrant List of $546,558.27
• Ordinance 2024-09: waste collection charges for single-family homes through March 31, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a variation to allow a detached garage with a 4.5-foot side-yard setback, where 15 feet is normally required. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing on ZBA Case 2024-03 for 8516 W. 122nd Place
• Request to vary Section 1286.06(a) accessory building setback from 15 ft to 4.5 ft
• Approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss its involvement in various community events. The group is reviewing participation in Autumn In The Park and upcoming village activities.

• Autumn In The Park participation and kids area recommendations
• Potential June 12th party
• Doggie Dash event on May 18
• Summer Concerts and Tree Lighting involvement
• Continuation of Pop-Up Shop events

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY2025 budget of $16,306,141. The council will also vote on a corner side yard setback variation for a new home at 9109 W. 126th Street and consider a lot coverage variance for an addition at 7915 W. 120th Street. Other items include approving the warrant list, a police vehicle purchase, and an intergovernmental agreement for a major crimes task force.

• Public hearing and consideration of FY2025 budget ordinance in the amount of $16,306,141
• Ordinance 2024-08 approving a 35' corner side yard setback variation (from required 50') for a new home at 9109 W. 126th Street
• ZBA Case 2024-02: variance for 23.05% lot coverage (required 20%) for an addition at 7915 W. 120th Street
• Approval of warrant list dated April 22, 2024 in the amount of $117,777.90
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford Explorer Police AWD utility vehicle from Terry's Ford Fleet at $46,489.00

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts group is meeting to discuss its 2024 Concert in the Park, a membership drive, participation in Autumn in the Park, and its annual scholarship. The agenda also includes planning for a foreign film, architectural tour, and Palos Reads program, plus an evaluation of the group's community role. No votes or dollar amounts are listed.

• 2024 Concert in the Park planning
• 2024 membership drive
• 2024 Autumn in the Park participation
• 2024 scholarship
• Evaluate current role of PFA in community

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission is meeting to consider an amendment to a previously approved special use permit, allowing construction of a three-unit residential building for organizational staff at The Center, located at 12700 Southwest Highway. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Public hearing on PC Case 2024-01: special use amendment for a three-unit staff residential building at 12700 Southwest Highway
• Approval of December 21, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Citizens and visitors comment period

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, pay bills, and take action on the FY 2023-2024 budget's second draft and the salary schedule. They will also discuss and potentially act on the MAUL parking lot project and the Christy Webber path and railroad ties work. New business includes a request to close early on May 9th for a staff meeting and discussion of board members with terms expiring June 1, 2023.

• Approve payment of bills for March 21 through April 17, 2024
• Approve monthly statement for March 2024
• Budget and Appropriation FY 2023-2024, Second Draft
• Salary Schedule
• MAUL Parking Lot Project

Recreation Board

The Recreational Advisory Commission will discuss the FY25 Recreation and Parks Department operating budget and preview final FY25 capital projects for the Recreation Center and Village Green. The board will also review the Summer Recreation Guide and spring programming recaps.

• FY25 Recreation and Parks Department Operating Budget
• Final FY25 Capital Projects Preview for Recreation Center and Village Green
• Summer Recreation Guide Presentation
• Approval of tennis court bid

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting for April 16, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items.

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine financial and administrative matters, including approving bills, reviewing investment reports, and certifying a special election result for an active member position. They will also discuss possible actions on cash management policy and legal service proposals.

• Approval of bills including vendor check report for Lauterbach & Amen, LLP and IPPFA membership dues
• Review of quarterly investment reports from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management and IPOPIF/Verus Advisory
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
• Certify special election results for active member position
• Review/possibly approve resolution for authorized agents and account representatives from IPOPIF

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing to consider two applications for zoning variations. One seeks a reduced corner side yard setback for a new home at 9109 W. 126th Street, and the other requests increased lot coverage for an addition at 7915 W. 120th Street. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and take public comment.

• ZBA Case 2024-01: variation for corner side yard setback from 50 ft to 15 ft at 9109 W. 126th Street
• ZBA Case 2024-02: variation for lot coverage from 20% to 23.05% at 7915 W. 120th Street
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for citizens and visitors

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on the 2024-2025 budget and appropriations, including an industrial appraisal and outside path/railroad ties. The board will also discuss a native plant grant, MAUL parking lot, and a Woman's Club proposal, followed by an executive session.

• 2024-2025 Budget and Appropriations discussion and action
• Industrial Appraisal discussion and action
• Outside Path/Railroad Ties discussion and action
• Native Plant Grant discussion
• Woman's Club Proposal discussion

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will vote on a consent agenda including a raffle license and warrant payments, and will consider a zoning variance for a pool house at 20 Huntleigh Road. They will also review a proposal to replace the Village Green tennis courts and basketball area for $224,520. The meeting includes proclamations for Arbor Day and Municipal Clerk's Week, and a public hearing on the FY2025 budget is scheduled for April 22.

• Proclamation of Arbor Day on May 5, 2024, with 'Cicadas in The Park' program
• Proclamation of Municipal Clerk's Week, May 5-11, 2024
• Approval of Marklund's raffle license and bond waiver for June 6, 2024 at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
• Warrant List payments totaling $124,202.63 and supplemental warrants of $397,941.69
• ZBA item 2023-02: variance for attached pool house at 20 Huntleigh Road

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee will discuss the kids area for Autumn In The Park and review plans for a June 12th party. The committee will also review and approve a welcome flyer and recap sales from the Brunch with the Bunny event.

• Review and approval of Welcome Flyer
• Planning for June 12th party
• Recap of Brunch with the Bunny T-shirt and bag sales
• Discussion regarding Autumn In The Park kids area

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will vote on routine items including a parade road closure, invoice payments, and a zoning variance for a pool house. They will also consider a proposal to purchase a new sewage pump.

• Resolution to close McCarthy Road for parade on Sept 21, 2024, 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Approval of warrant list payments totaling $129,298.24
• ZBA item 2023-02: variance for attached pool house at 20 Huntleigh Road
• Proposal from Flow-technics for $11,796.00 to purchase sewage pump for Kimber Trails Lift Station

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, April 18, 2024. This notice is from the Village Council of Palos Park, IL.

• March 21, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for March 21, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting canceled

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine approvals, including minutes, bills, and the monthly financial statement. The board will also discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget and appropriation, review the strategic plan, and consider proposals for landscaping and other services.

• Approve payment of bills for February 22 through March 20, 2024
• Approve monthly statement for February 2024
• Discuss budget and appropriation for FY 2024-2025
• Discuss proposal from Industrial Appraisal Company
• Discuss and act on Christy Webber Landscaping contract and proposals

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Historic Preservation Commission has been canceled. There are no agenda items listed for this session.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for March 13, 2024, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss a presentation on the library's strategic plan. The agenda includes public comments on agenda items, followed by the strategic plan discussion, then adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Strategic Plan (discussion only)

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will consider several items, including a zoning variance for a pool house at 20 Huntleigh Road, approval of an updated official zoning map, and a resolution urging the state to protect the 1% grocery tax. The council will also ratify and approve warrant lists totaling over $595,000, and consider contracts for HVAC maintenance and festival equipment.

• ZBA item 2023-02: variance for attached pool house at 20 Huntleigh Road
• Ordinance 2024-06: approve revised Official Zoning Map
• Resolution 2024-R-02: protect 1% grocery tax
• Warrant lists: $107,246.52, $107,576.10, and $380,570.61
• Contract with Big Ten Events for $19,860.50 for Autumn In The Park Festival

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss resident outreach and event scheduling. The body will review a welcome flyer and coordinate door knocking and pop-up shop activities.

• Review and approval of Welcome Flyer
• Door knocking schedule and next steps
• Pop-Up Shop update
• Brunch with the Bunny schedule

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for February 26, 2024, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for March 11, 2024

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, pay bills, and review financial reports. They will discuss and potentially act on the Public Act 103-10100 Right to Read and the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, as well as a strategic plan update. The board will also discuss the projected fiscal year end total and the FY 2024-2025 budget.

• Payment of bills for January 18 through February 21, 2024
• Monthly statement for January 2024
• Discussion of Fundraiser 2024
• Heritage Technology Solutions contract update
• Discussion and action on Public Act 103-10100 Right to Read

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting for February 20, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items.

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for February 15, 2024 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, March 21, 2024. This notice is purely procedural with no agenda items listed.

• Meeting cancelled for February 15, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for March 21, 2024

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for Thursday, February 15, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting canceled

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals on February 14, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items listed for this session.

Village Council

The Village Council will consider a request for a side yard variation at 20 Huntleigh Road to allow an attached pool house. The meeting also includes discussions on upgrading SCADA servers and authorizing an agreement with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller.

• Variation request for an attached pool house at 20 Huntleigh Road
• Ordinance 2024-05 regarding the Comptroller’s Local Debt Recovery Program
• $26,950.00 proposal to upgrade the SCADA server and panel PC
• $14,211.61 proposal to repair a 1000 GPM pump at the pump station
• Resolution 2024-R-01 adopting the Purple Cone Flower as the Official Flower

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to coordinate a welcoming party scheduled for March 3. The body will review invitation letters and discuss logistics for food, beverages, décor, and music.

• Review and approval of invitation letters for March 3 welcoming party
• Planning for food, beverages, décor, and music for March 3 event
• Update on Pop-Up Store
• Update on postcard and booklet
• Discussion of door knocking schedule

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will consider several financial and infrastructure items, including a $1.88 million contract for the McCarthy Road Water Transmission Project, a tax abatement ordinance, and a water rate study. They will also vote on appointments, a pool house variation, and routine consent agenda items.

• Award $1,876,684.80 contract to Steve Spiess Construction for McCarthy Road Water Transmission Project
• Adopt Ordinance 2024-03 abating 2023 property taxes for bond payments
• Approve $107,852.52 in invoices on the Warrant List
• Consider ZBA item 2023-02 for a pool house variation at 20 Huntleigh Road
• Approve $9,092 SCADA maintenance agreement and $5,318 boiler exhaust repair

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for January 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is February 15, 2024. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• January 18, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2024

Plan Commission

This is a special joint meeting of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals to review a technical report on the village's development codes and regulations, prepared by consultant Camiros. The public is invited to provide input. The regular Plan Commission meeting was cancelled to allow for this joint session.

• Public review of Camiros technical report on development codes
• Joint meeting of Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Regular Plan Commission meeting cancelled for this special session

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for Thursday, January 18, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting canceled
• No agenda items

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, pay bills, and review financial statements. Action items include an auditor presentation, a new contract with Christy Webber Landscaping, and a leaf engraving item, plus discussion of a Heritage proposal for a new APC and patron SSD.

• Payment of bills for Nov 16–Dec 20, 2023 and Dec 21–Jan 17, 2023
• Auditor presentation
• Sign Christy Webber Landscaping new contract
• Leaf engraving
• Heritage proposal for new APC and Patron SSD

Recreation Board

The Recreational Advisory Commission is meeting to review program updates and facility projects. The board will discuss 2024 rental rates for the kitchen addition and capital projects for FY25.

• 2024 Rental Rates for Kitchen Addition
• Tennis Court update
• FY25 Capital Projects
• SWSRA price per household status
• Recreation and Parks Master Plan status

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, and investment reports. They will also discuss and possibly act on the cash management policy, post-consolidation services, and fiduciary liability insurance renewal, as well as review the actuarial valuation and tax levy request. The board will consider approving annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners and review trustee term expirations and election procedures.

• Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy
• Discussion/Possible Action – Post Consolidation Services from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Review/Approve – Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Approve Annual Cost of Living Adjustments for Pensioners
• Discussion/Possible Action – Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal

Historic Preservation

The regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting for January 16, 2024, is canceled. There are no agenda items.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a revised application for a variance to reduce the corner side yard setback from 50 feet to 37 feet 8 inches, to allow construction of an attached pool house and swimming pool at 20 Huntleigh Road. The Village Council referred the case back for further consideration after the applicant submitted revised plans. The board will also discuss changing its meeting start time.

• Public hearing on ZBA Case 2023-02: variance for corner side yard setback reduction from 50' to 37' 8" at 20 Huntleigh Road
• Discussion on changing the start time for Zoning Board of Appeals meetings
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023 meeting

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review updates from staff and ambassadors. The body will discuss unfinished business regarding welcome materials and outreach strategies.

• Discussion of reusable bags
• Review of postcard and spiral bound literature
• Door knocking schedule and next steps
• Planning for a potential welcoming party

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will consider approving two zoning ordinances: one for a subdivision and lot size variance on Wolf Road, and another for a rear yard setback variance on Iroquois Road. The council will also vote on routine consent agenda items, including warrant list payments and a supplemental list, and discuss reports from various departments.

• Ordinance 2024-01: Plat of subdivision and 3,428 sq ft lot size variance for new home at 12600 S. Wolf Road
• Ordinance 2024-02: 16.56 ft rear yard setback variance for addition at 12512 S. Iroquois Road
• Warrant list payments: $71,765.57 (Dec 25), $134,145.18 (Jan 8), supplemental $139,280.86
• Truck 42 transmission repair: $7,754.00
• IRMA 2024 annual contribution: $117,473, paid via surplus credit

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates from staff and ambassadors. Members will discuss unfinished business regarding welcoming materials and outreach strategies.

• Reusable bags
• Postcard and spiral bound literature
• Door knocking schedule
• Potential welcoming party